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OY51 OPC

2001 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

38,196 mi
Last recorded38,196 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY51 OPC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 38,196 miles

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 9 Aug 2024 36,650 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 32,138 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 31,943 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 31,943 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 27,482 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 May 2019 27,482 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 27,475 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 27,317 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 26,365 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 21,369 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 21,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 21,314 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 21,018 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 20,975 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Apr 2009 20,176 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 18,849 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 16,923 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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OY51 OPC is a 2001 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2001 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 34,490 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY51 OPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 25 years old, this BMW R Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY51 OPC registered?

OY51 OPC is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is OY51 OPC safe to buy?

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